Deal 21 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ 7 6
K J 9 8 6 5
8 6
♣ K J 10
 

 
Deal 21 ♠ J 9 5
A 7 3
A Q 9 5
♣ A 9 8 3
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass4
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

Since partner opened 1NT he has at least 2 s and you are assured of an 8-card fit. The only question is how high. With 10 points you are in the judgement zone.

But unless you play Jacoby Transfers there isn't a method for inviting with this kind of hand. You have to decide for yourself and bid either 2 or 4.
Take the optimistic view and bid the game.

As you see, it is going to take some luck.


 Deal 22 
  ♠ 7 6
K J 9 8 6 5
8 6
♣ K J 10